Hilltop Yoga Professional Code of Conduct

Hilltop Yoga's Professional Code of Conduct is a compilation of acceptable, ethical, and professional behavioral standards by which all Hilltop Yoga trained teachers agree to conduct themselves through their teaching and business practices. The Code is intended to serve as an expression of the core values of Hilltop Yoga and as a broader basis for the advancement of yoga ethics as a whole.

Professional Code of Conduct:

As a Hilltop Yoga Teacher, I agree to uphold the ethical goals set forth in the following Professional Code of Conduct:

1. Refrain from any behavior that would be determined to be discriminatory, harassing, or unprofessional to include both verbal and written personal statements, and to conduct myself in a professional and conscientious manner.

2. Maintain and respect the confidentiality and dignity of all students and members of the Hilltop Yoga community.

3. Foster a welcoming and nurturing environment that is safe, sanitary and supportive for the practice of yoga.

4. Honestly present professional qualifications, training and the limitations of my skills and scope of practice. Where applicable, refer students to seek alternative instruction, advice, treatment, or direction.

5. Adhere to the traditional yoga principles, while developing and employing the discretion to build upon and adapt those principles to all situations.

6. Develop, foster, and live the inherent integrity of the yogic principles in every aspect of my life, and to make the practice of yoga in all its forms an integral part of my experience.

7. To always seek to expand my understanding of yoga through a commitment to furthering my education and experience.

8. Adhere to all local government and national laws that pertain to my yoga teaching and business and actively pursue the intelligent and compassionate involvement of government and regulating bodies as they pertain to yoga.